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Clarke swears in CBC members in 119th Congress
by By Nelson A. King on January 10, 2025 at 10:31 pm 
As the new chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Caribbean American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke swore in members of the Black legislative body in the 119th Congress on Friday, Jan. 3. “I am immensely honored to become the 10th woman to serve as chair of the Congressional Black Caucus during its largest-ever class … Read More
Classic Caribbean Callaloo Soup
by By Chris De La Rosa on January 10, 2025 at 9:15 pm 
With #SoupSeason in full swing, I thought it was the perfect time to share this Callaloo Soup recipe. Loosely based on recipes my friends from Grenada, Antigua, and Dominica have shared with me over the years, it’s packed with deep island flavors, hearty ingredients, and general comfort our thick and rich soups are known for … Read More
Read the paper online: Caribbean Life, January 9
by By Caribbean Life on January 10, 2025 at 7:59 pm 
This week’s edition of “Caribbean Life” features various news articles, op-eds, and announcements relevant to the Caribbean and Caribbean-American communities. Read the digital  edition of the newspaper here. Key highlights include: Political Changes in Trinidad & Tobago: Stuart Young is set to replace Keith Rowley as the Prime Minister, marking a leadership change in the … Read More
New law for prenatal benefits
by By Dawn Plummer on January 10, 2025 at 3:13 pm 
The New York State Department of Labor, in collaboration with the New York State Governor, Kathy Hochul, announced last week that the state kicked off a public awareness campaign aimed at promoting New York as the first state in the nation to offer paid prenatal leave. The campaign officially kicked off on New Year’s Day, … Read More
Advocacy groups urge Senate to reject draconian legislation denying Caribbean immigrants due process
by By Nelson A. King on January 9, 2025 at 10:19 pm 
As the United States Senate is expected to vote on Friday on a bill passed in the US House of Representatives that would allow the deportation of undocumented Caribbean and other immigrants who are charged with – not found guilty of  – nonviolent crimes, including burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting, two Caribbean immigrant advocacy groups have … Read More